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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-05-10, Page 11atilviives ERNIE NIIRKLEY k4,41'4 HEATING OILS i p GASOLINE MOTOR, OILS -GREASES Mr. and Mrs. James Warrell, Fordwieh, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Tiffin arid family, of W.hitechurch, visited on Sunday with Mr.' and Mrs, T. L. McInnes. Mr. -and Mrs. George Haines, Blyth, called at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Bower Farrish and family, of Goderich, visited rela- tives in the village on Sunday. Miss Marian Ruttan has taken a position in the Thompson Cream- ery office at Teeswater, Mrs, Elsie Haney, Wingham, and her daughter, Mrs. Jack McGee, Dungannon, and Mrs. Mildred Moore, Windsor, visited Sunday with Mrs. Ernest King. Mrs. Frank Brown, and son, Reg,, of Teeswater, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Ed. McCallum, Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Mann enter- tained on Tuesday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Mann's 27th wedding anniversary, Bruce Grainger, University of Western Ontario, London, returned home Friday having completed his year there. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tuck, Wil'ag- ham, and Mr. Everett Wright, Walton, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Douglas. Mr. Norman- Wade attended the Library Workshop in Goderich on Wednesday. Mrs. Glenn Johnston attended a WI presidents' conference at the OAC, Guelph, on Tuesday and Thursday. Ne* - Postmaster GORRIE-Heetor Hamilton has received word that he has been appointed postmaster at .Gorrie. This position was held by Miss Myrtle Short, who died recently. Ladies Guests at Ripley Meeting Thirteen ladies of the Wingham Legion Auxiliary attended .a meet- ing of the Ripley Auxiliary in that village on Thursday night. There were also four guests from Luck- now, two from Howick and, .the zone commander, Mrs. William Me,* Cann, who was making her official visit, The president, Corn. Anne Mason, conducted the business meeting. This was followed by a social per- iod when contests and a penny auction were held. The Ripley ladies served a de- licious buffet lunch, complete with birthday cake and all ,gnests joined in wishing the Ripley branch a happy birthday. Bowlers' Euchre The lawn bowlers held a euchre In the -council chambers on Mon- day evening with 16 tables in play. The high lady was Mrs. Jean Crump; high lady playing as a man Mrs, William Haney; Joint t! inrii- gen won the prise for high man and William Kennedy, second prize. Mrs. Horace Aitchison won the draw prize. - • Hold Tag Day WROXETER The Winer Mil Hospital tag day was held in Wrox- eter on Saturday. The tagging Was done. by Bonnie, Ronnie .and Brian Vithott. The Wroxeter people are thanked for -their support of thie worthy coast, C 1001WiliES it•h•wwww,w1•41.4444.14,94401! • whim:WY Doctor, This Is Arnold . . Our Specialist On Internal Disorders Of The Transmission YON, you'll find here plenty of specialized "know how" on every phase, of ear servicing. Whatever ails your car you can be sure that we'll "diagnose" the trouble correctly and do what's needed. to "mire" it so it STAYS cured. To keep your ear in "good health" always, frequent checkups are suggested. WINGHAM MOTORS PHONE 139 — WINGHAM If you're singing the wash-day blues... an Automatic Electric Dryer can change your tune! Sing a song of five-ponce on wash. flay! In fact, for less than five cents yov can dry afull load of wash in st modern automatic electric dryer. And just think no more clothes' line sag or soil ...la° more clothes. pin corners...no more heavy lifting or "hanging out.' Safe, gentle elec. trio heat fluff.dries all your wash to a new softness, and cuts down ironing time, too. The weather's always sunny ...with a modern automatic electric dryer. Wingham Public Utilities Commission 100 .4.4v)Inee-Tltries. 1,V1,410esday, inlay 10, lihfl. Vag, *Woven 7,7 -4r Is CORD TENNIS SHOES for the LL ,COLORS. OREEN, GOLD, BLACK REGISTER S.ATUR DAY MORNING. COUNCIL CHAMBERS. — # to 1L30 All hays - and. girls, 8 and over, -for swinuning instruaion; all boys, 8-12, for .baseball; all 8.1Z for softball. $1,99 and $2099 Nye erly tine; ids 11., 1 YOUR rAmiLr snot. STORE PHONE 12 WINGHAM TIR BUSINESS INSURANCE purr. has been organized to give helpful specialized service for the protection of PARTNER- SHIPS KEY MEN SOLE. OWNERSHIPS - Ile ASSURED Consult- FRANK C, HOPPER —Representative— Canada Life WINGFIAM, ONT, ideal Gifts , ett Nadel Eelgrave Cubs Belgrave Wolf Cubs, with all their grins hi place, met .on Tnea- day evening in the community hall. One New ('hum, jimmy Bee&oft, showed up, Welcome to the Pack, Jannly, Mrs. Ken Wheeler was in charge of the opening ceremonies, Tom- my Bla.tic led in the Grand Howl, and all the Cubs repeated the Cub Prayer. The loaders inis,reeted for cleanli- ness and each Cub was given marks for attendance at church and Sunday School. The BroWn mixer, Gordon Campbell, was 'able to leave his pennant on the To- DUSTERS $2,98 to $5.95 DRESSES ......Special rack at HALF PRICE Sizes 13,0, SHEETS . „ „ front $6,49 to $9.50 PILLOW CASES ... ........ • .$1.98 and up TABLE CLOTHS $1,98. and up TEA TOWELS .. jinni 49c op la ado Peek R Cubs. There were 30 boys out to the regular meeting at the 'Scout House last week when a scavenger Mist was held, The Grey Six returned with the items on their lists first and were the winners. When all the Cubs returned the Meeting Was ;held indoors with Bill •Crawford, Nancy Fowler, Barb Pickford and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold in ehasge. Rick Gardner, Mark Fisher, Bill Strong and Danny Arnold passed their reading tests, Norm IVitteLon- nan; grOwing things, and Greg Carter, hall throwing in the First Star requiremests. In Second Star tests John Rae passed model and Paid Gardner, reading. Bob Major earned .his house orderly proficiency badge and Don Collar received his col- lector's proficiency badge. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl and the Cub prayer. Phone 4ea ---c wE PaLtY WILL NOT TELL A LIE., Farmers Outfitting Store WINGHAM, ONTARIO LADIES.' WEAR, SECOND FLOOR • - — This is a Win-a.Dryer Store — THE WINGHAM KINSMEN CLUB travelled to Kincardine on Thursday evening of last week for a joint meeting with Kincardine anti Cioderich, Pictur- ed awing the session were, left to right ;nor Drysdale, Honsall, district secretary; Jack Connell, president of the Kincardine club; Jack Nielde, .0f Ifensall; district governor; Fred TemPleman, nresl - dent of the Wingham club and Malt Edgar, ,of Clin- ton, the district deputy governor, -Kinardine News Photo tem Pole, • During the instrueoiion th.e Ciths wire divided into three groups.. The Now Chums were further in- structed by Mrs. Gordon • McBur- eny, Mrs. Bud Orr eontinued sema- phore teaching, and Mrs. Clare VanCamp and Mrs, Harold Vincent instructed on Second Star require- ment No, 8, the use of the tele- phone, Several relay games wore played and each Six planned a small skit to represent an idea given by their !sailers. These were greatly en- joyed. Four New Morns were invested: Ronnie Cook, Brian Black, Ralph and ran ,-.:coLt. Good for you, boys! Akela hopes to invest more Cubs at the next meeting so the rest will want to keep working. Two Cubs earned their First Star, Neil Vincent and Larry Neth- ery. The meeting closed iv,vith Taps. c Greg Carter was presented with his sr"--re.._. First Star and five of the older boys were moved into Pack A to matte room in B Pack for New Chums. Water Safety Lines By 13oh McIntyre s on Tuesday, Mrs. Percy Ashton has returned home from Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Easton, Pointe Au Baril, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Glad ledger, Mr, Peter Golds, Sioux Look- out, is spending three weeks with j Ms. and Mrs. Clarence Sparthos. Mrs. John Strong, Mrs. William Strong, Mrs, A Keil. Mrs, F H, Strong, Mrs. Cecil Wilson, Mrs. Weisel] Mitten, Miss Jean Sperling were among those attending _Ach- ievement Day in Wingham on Sat- urday. Mr. Cordon Mann has purchased the W. MeCrackin farm, Con, C, Howlett. 0 _ 0 - 0 Paper Drive Remember the Boy Sennt paper drive Tuesday evening, May 16, In Fordwieh; Gorrie and Wroxeter, May 17. The Scouts are counting on your support. - 0 - 1st Wingham Troop Scoutmasters Alton Adams anti Harvey Fisher were in charge of the weekly meeting at the Scout Hall on Wednesday night. Patrol -Leader John Bennett, of the Cougars, ciAanized a game of capture the flag, not for patrol competition, but with the entire group divided into two teams, The team flags were set on either side of the road, surrounded by guards. Jim Nesmith 'arid Dave Wenger' were disqualified for sneaking their opponents' flag into a boat and rowing well out of reach of the fully dressed Scouts. t.11111111k111111111.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 6. Teach your child these dan- gers. Be sure he knows the "Why not?" answer.. - Be sure your child- registers for swimming lessons this Saturday. Ability to swim is the hest insur- ance .anybody could have against drowning. Parents may not think that their children need real supervision if their child is sitting quietly along Back in the hall dues were col- a river bank, hoping to catch a big lected and the boys were presented one, but let them think back three with their registration cards and years ago, and maybe they will res the new Saugeen District badges. call that tragedy zild occur, So if you have children, remember these important factors. 1. If your child is a poor or non- swimmer, insist that he wear a life-jacket near 'the water. 2. Be sure older boys are not riding unsafe boats or rafts, 3. Be alert for excavations, open ditches, wells and water holes, no, matter how small, in your area. Remember, ,children have drowned in two inches of 'water. 4. If there is a boat in your fam- ily, he sure that they know the rules of safe boating; such as The Battery Sergeant-Major W02 Blackwell formed, up the Battery on Monday, night. The men were then broken off to the vehicles, The national survival team and gun crew practised in misty rain for the inspection Sunday.' Com- petition promises to be keen with teams from Walkerton, Listowel and Wingham participating. The gun crew will demonstrate the drill from "coming into action" to "going out of action." The na- tional survival team will demon- strate a rescue from a second storey using ladder and stretcher. These displays will provide rapid moving action after the colorful regimental inspection and specta- tors bit sweiceme. tis.veatbh tbe .drie spection at: the high school football field at 10.30 ant Battery members 'are reminded that the dress for the parade will be battle dress and berets for all ranks. The picinc will be held at the Turnberry Park. Although re- freshments will he provided mem- bers will have to supply transpor- tation for non-military personnel, and lunch. 'Major R. P, Ritter dismissed the parade after bringing to attention of the men that church parade will be held at 8.45 Sunday. fiORRIE Bridge Club Presents Trophies Mrs. 0, S. -Cameron and J. Crawford were presented with the ladies' and men's trophies at the final meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club in the fire hall on ThUrstlay. evening.. Prizes were elso.presented to the runners-up, Mrs. H. •Fisher, W. H. French, Mrs. C. Hadgins. and J. A. Wilson. Winners for the evening's play were: North and South-Pirst, 0. Has- elgrove, Mrs. F. A. Parker; second, Mrs. R. Dundas, Mrs. W. H. French; third, Mrs. C. Hodghis, Mrs. H. Campbell. East, and West-Miss Y. McPher- son, W. H, French;' second, Mrs. D. C. Nesmith, William Laidlaw; third, Mrs. A. R, DuVal, Mrs. G. Godkin, The Boy Smuts will hold a paper drive in Fordwich, the evening of May 16 and in Gorrie and Wroxeter, May 17. The Northern Helpers will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Harrison. Next Sunday is Mother's Day when baptismal service will be ob- served at 11,15 DST. Donations for the bale for over- seas relief may be left in the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. lArm. King, Jr., and son, William, of Brussels, were guests of Mr, and Mrs, Raymond Gowdy on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bast, Ford- wich, spent Sunday with Mr, and. Mrs. Charles Koch. Ronald Whitfield spent the week= end at the home of Donald Mc- Tavish, of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitch and Mr. Arthur Fitch, of Beimore, called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy (lowly on Friday, Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hastie on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Erroll Johnston and Judy, of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mann, Harvey and Connie, Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O'Kritflta. and Barry. Mr and Mrs. Arthur Fitch and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haskins, Bel- More, and Mrs. David Radio, con. 10, Turnberry Township, visited Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Whitfield and -Mr. ;fames Douglas on Prickly. Mr, arid Mrs. Frank David visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Elinor alehlow, Of Walkerton, on Sunday, Miss Linda Hamilton and. Mr. Weir, of Georgetown, spent the Week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Ham- Me. and Mrs. Robt. 'McArthur and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bridge, BrusSels, Mr. and Mrs. 'Wilfred Bailey, Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- Ward David and family visited Mt. and Mrs. Archie McArthur vin. Sun- day. Miss Edith Howes, Wingham, called on Mr. and Mrs. Prank David opt Sunday evening, , Emmerson 14ergnson, da mes Clark, Harry Icing .and Norman Wade attended the annual. Synod Of 'Lila Anglican Church in London SPONSORED BY THE HARRISTON LIONS . KINSMEN - LEGION MONDAY, MAY 15th AND EVERY MONDAY 011.1193 WINGHAM `ON PARADE' With the 99th Bty. By R. Edwarde WorrnWorth SUPERVISION SAVES LIVES In spring a young .man's fancy turns not only to cove but to fish- ing, building bouts and rafts and playing by rivers, creeks and ponds that hold a never-ending fascina- tion for young and old alike. .This is the time the stress on super- vision is needed. "Hang on if a boat capsizes," 5, Plastic pools and garden pools should be supervised while small children are at play and drained or elosed off when supervision is absent. Men's Town League Well, the Hydro team has retain- ed the Burke's Electric trophy for another year. Mac Peachey led the Hydro team with a 295 single and a 783 total. Ian Maclaurin, of the CKNX team, led his team with a 267 single and a. 706 total. Scores; 1st 2nd 3rd Total Hydro 1148 1070 1049 -3273 CKNX 1035 947 1016-2998 The Hydro team consists of cap- tain. Ross Gordon, Mac Peftehey, Bit Edwards, George Drehmann, Paul Coyle and Doty,. Wylie.